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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.94, 14,841.83 and 6,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.94, 14,841.83 and 6,039.23 is: 8,334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.94 : 14,841.83 = 6,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.94/14,841.83 = 6,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.94x = 14,841.83 × 6,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.94x = 89,633,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,633,224.99/10,754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.14

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